Dawson County, Texas tornadoes

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55 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 29, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total551950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay23 of 55

StrongestF2Jun 8, 1965

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries9whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Dawson County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 23 of 55 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

Unknown

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

All 55 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
May 29, 2025	EF1	4.36 mi	50 yd	0
May 29, 2025	EF1	6.82 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 10, 2024	EFU	0.51 mi	25 yd	0
May 18, 2021	EF0	0.08 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 14, 2010	EF0	0.56 mi	50 yd	0
May 27, 2008	EF0	0.35 mi	50 yd	0
May 27, 2008	EF0	1.03 mi	50 yd	0
May 27, 2008	EF0	0.29 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 23, 2008	EF0	0.42 mi	25 yd	0
Apr 23, 2008	EF0	0.14 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 23, 2008	EF0	1.1 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 23, 2008	EF0	0.37 mi	50 yd	0
May 27, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 2, 2000	F1	2 mi	200 yd	0
Apr 24, 1997	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0
Apr 10, 1997	F1	0.2 mi	80 yd	0
May 25, 1996	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 4, 1995	F1	2 mi	110 yd	0
Jun 4, 1995	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0
Sep 6, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	13 yd	0
Jun 11, 1992	F1	0.4 mi	60 yd	0
Oct 27, 1991	F1	4 mi	120 yd	0
Oct 27, 1991	F0	0.5 mi	73 yd	0
Jun 6, 1991	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0
May 7, 1991	F0	1.5 mi	100 yd	0
May 7, 1991	F0	1.2 mi	80 yd	0
May 7, 1991	F0	2.2 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 24, 1990	F0	1.3 mi	60 yd	0
May 31, 1990	F1	2.5 mi	130 yd	0
Jun 4, 1989	F0	1.5 mi	60 yd	0
Jun 1, 1989	F1	4.5 mi	150 yd	0
Jun 1, 1989	F0	2 mi	100 yd	0
Sep 9, 1987	F0	2 mi	80 yd	0
Sep 9, 1987	F1	10 mi	120 yd	0
May 29, 1987	F1	2 mi	60 yd	0
May 29, 1987	F1	4 mi	110 yd	0
Feb 5, 1986	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F1	3 mi	300 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F1	2 mi	200 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F1	2 mi	200 yd	0
May 18, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
May 24, 1982	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 19, 1980	F2	2.5 mi	100 yd	1
Apr 9, 1978	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0
May 8, 1971	F2	1 mi	440 yd	0
May 31, 1970	F2	18.6 mi	67 yd	0
May 15, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0
May 14, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 5, 1969	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 5, 1969	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 8, 1965	F2	19.4 mi	17 yd	8
Oct 22, 1963	F0	1 mi	33 yd	0
Apr 21, 1954	F0	2 mi	33 yd	0
May 25, 1950	F1	3 mi	880 yd	0

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.